Work-Based Learning Specialist - CATEC (2026-27 School Year)

Charlottesville City Schools•Charlottesville, VA

14h

About The Position

The Work-Based Learning Specialist is responsible for overseeing Work-Based Learning opportunities and collaborating with the CTE Coordinator. This includes integrating CTE and real-world experiences to help all students gain an advantage in high school, postsecondary education, and careers. The Work-Based Learning Specialist is also responsible for supporting Career Investigations at the middle school and for preparing, creating, and implementing work-based learning for all students in grades 6-12.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university
must possess a valid Virginia teaching license (or be able to obtain one), preferably in Career & Technical Education
must have previous teaching experience
This job requires a driver’s license and reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

proven track record of building and maintaining meaningful partnerships with local businesses and industries

Responsibilities

Maintains and respects the confidentiality of student and school personnel information
Be self-driven and able to work independently
Be able to use appropriate technology relevant to the job
Communicate federal and state guidelines and VDOE direction to staff and maintain a high-quality level of compliance as it pertains to work-based learning
Assist in promoting student recruitment in all CTE Clusters
Provide support to middle and high school CTE programs for WBL opportunities
Foster relationships with businesses within and outside the Charlottesville community
Lead in the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of career and technical education and special programs and projects involved with work-based learning, such as internships, job-shadowing, mentoring programs, and apprenticeships for students at the middle and high schools
Assist in advising students and school counselors regarding secondary course options that lead to students becoming certified and/or involved in work-based learning
Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating rigorous workforce and college preparation pathways in partnerships with institutions of higher education
Support with career and job fairs for grades 6-12
Network with schools, teachers, parents, community members, and community businesses to develop community outreach for opportunities for internships, job-shadowing, and mentoring programs for students and to promote CTE programs
Monitor the successful participation or completion of students involved in work-based learning experiences
Visit students on job-sites and receive feedback from business and industry partners
Organize and document all work-based learning experiences
Follow school division procedures, guidelines, and policies for coordinating work-based learning experiences
Assist in writing grants as relevant and applicable to CTE and work-based learning
Act as a liaison officer with advisory committees, community agencies, other businesses, and industry groups that have a vested interest in career and technical training programs
Serve on community committees, boards, councils, advisory committees, teams, and consortium boards as needed
Serve on district advisory boards and councils as assigned
Assist in effectively preparing and leading the CTE Advisory Board
Work collaboratively with staff, families, and community resources to support the success of a diverse student population
Takes responsibility for and participates in a meaningful and continuous process of professional development
Maintains licensure at the state and/or national level
assumes responsibility for professional growth and keeps materials, supplies, and skills up-to-date
Works in a collegial and collaborative manner with peers, school personnel, and the community to promote and support student learning
Provides service to the profession, the division, and the community
Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies
Maintains proper boundaries with students at all times, assuring respect for the ethical and legal duties in the staff-student relationship and the essential duty to serve as a role model
Participates in curriculum development, faculty committees, and student activity sponsorship, as requested
Works cooperatively with the total staff
Assumes responsibility for the care of materials, equipment, and facilities
Performs related duties as assigned by the building administrator(s) in accordance with the school/division policies and practices